How was the tribe of Benjamin chosen?

Though not explicitly mentioned, the lot would have been used to disclose the Lord’s will (see Proverbs 16:33).¹ Stored in the breastplate attached to the ephod of the high priest, the Urim and the Thummim would be brought out and cast whenever a simple yes or no answer was required.² In this way the will of the Lord would be made known to his people.³ Appointing a king by lot would make it clear that he was God’s choice. The use of lots also has a negative connotation seeing as they were previously used to find Achan following his sin (see Joshua 7:16–18).